I know theres other threads about this and I have read most of them, especially the very long one. I am making a new thread about this as I am a little different from other students who are starting out in college.
As some of you may know by my recent posts, I have a BS in biology. I came across the BSMET degree today and liked a few aspects of it. The first being that I love getting hands-on experience. I first became interested in mechanical engineering because of my love for cars and working on them. I saw that BSMET is treated as a more application based degree whereas a BSME was more theory based. The other major reason why I liked it is because I didnt have to take any additional math courses and I could use my algebra based physics classes as well. If I went the BSME route, I would have to take physics I, II and calc II,III whereas in a BSMET I would not have to. The third issue being I really want to get a job. I am willing to go back to school but I saw this degree as getting out sooner and getting a job sooner. Lastly, I have read that the salaries of a BSME and BSMET are very similar (I know its subjective). However, I have come across alot of people who consider the BSMET as a second class degree and really not worth it at all. So I am not sure if my situation would make things different or not if terms of your advice. I guess I am concerned if I will have a glass ceiling forever and never attain a position higher then a glorified technician. I guess I am just not sure how most employers will see me with a BSMET degree.
In terms of my career aspirations, I do not plan on getting licensed. I think the only masters I would go for is an MBA and not engineering related. Yea so I guess I am a little undecided at the moment. I realize this is a touchy subject and if I made any stereotypes/assumptions I had no intention.
Thanks alot!
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